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Korean for Intermediate Learners (vol. 1) was developed for students who have mastered basic level courses and have reached an intermediate level in their communicative ability in Korean. This textbook is structured to help the learner utilize Korean accurately and fluently in daily life by conducting various realistic tasks to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while expanding their understanding of the Korean language and culture. Audio CD included.

The 20 chapters in this book provide a wide range of practical, everyday situations to help readers improve their written Korean, Hangul. Every chapter has specific goals, tasks, sample texts, vocabulary & expressions, grammar, and culture tips. Plus, with an answer key at the back of the book, readers can carry out a self-assessment at the end of each chapter.

Daehangno is generally called a street of youth. However, it does not mean it is only frequented by young people. Daehangno is where the youthful passion of elderly artists is still tangible, where the youthful ardor of retired professors is still palpable and where the budding romance of late poets is still alive; in other words, where all of our youths can be found. The young people of today who flock here in pursuit of new cultures naturally mingle with those who were young here half a century ago. It is this generational crossroads that distinguishes Daehangno from other young streets in Seoul.Daehangno: Theater District in Seoul describes what makes Daehangno what it is today, rather than merely listing the hundreds of small theaters that make this neighborhood unique in the world. The author conveys the history and spirit of the street, which are the secret to its dynamism and its cultural power that are hidden behind its splendid façade.Daehangno is a treasure trove of stories.… Read More

This pocket-size dictionary is a handy reference for any English speaker studying Korean. A combination of simple definitions and practical expressions make it easy to use. Romanized entries are followed by Korean hangul spellings and the most commonly used Korean words are clearly marked, helping learners acquire vocabulary in gradual stages. Appendixes explain important grammatical and cultural features of Korean, such as idiomatic usages and the system of honorifics.

Though there are many books that introduce Korea to foreigners, not many people really know Korea and even less, the Korean people. In many ways, Korea is overshadowed by its two neighbors in size by China in economy by Japan and therefore relatively unknown. So, this book looks at Korea through the perspective of a foreigner and gives the reader a true understanding of the Korean psyche with various topics, from basic facts about Korea to sections detailing Korean culture and its tradiitions. Also, It explains Korea in a reader-friendly way, as if your Korean friend were explaining to you what Korea is really like——warts and all! It would be an ideal gift for both the traveler and the working expat in Korea. A captivating resource for anybody who wants to know about the TRUE Korea.